The restaurant may be named after a different crustacean, but don't doubt that Red Lobster can whip up some fine fried shrimp. The only question is what dipping sauce...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copy Cat Recipes: R - Restaurants and Brands
Popular restaurant recipe clones from all your favorite places: Rainforest Cafe, Red Lobster, Ritz-Carlton, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Ruby Tuesday, Rustler's Rooste, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and more. Make delicious meals just like your favorite restaurants do!
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Red Lobster's Batter-Fried Shrimp
Red Lobster's Creamy Caesar Dressing
Creamy Caesar is the way to go. Red Lobster's recipe with mayo, parmesan, and Italian dressing is perfect for a classic mix with romaine and croutons.
Time: over 5 hours
Red Lobster's Pina Colada Dipping Sauce
Just three simple ingredients go into this copycat version of the popular dipping sauce served at Red Lobster. Goes great with coconut shrimp!
Time: under 30 minutes
Rainforest Cafe Maya Pastalaya
The Rainforest Cafe, another restaurant chain owned by Landry's, is wildly famous for this recipe. It's a blend of chicken, shrimp, sausage, and pasta in a...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Country Fried Flounder
Fantastic fried flounder is only one recipe away. Cornmeal, black pepper, and paprika give this fish a crispy crust. Perfect fish for a sandwich with tartar sauce...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Rosa Mexicano's Guacamole en Molcajete
Making guacamole from scratch is simple and it tastes so much better than store-bought. Plus, avocados are healthy making this snack an all-around winner!
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
This copycat from Red Lobster starts with basic mashed potatoes but adds both heavy cream and sour cream for an extra-creamy texture and uses white Cheddar...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ruth's Chris Crab Cakes
Crab meat mixed with creole mustard and creamy mayo makes some absolutely scrumptious cakes. Great appetizer to turn a steak dinner into a surf and turf meal.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Everyone's favorite stuffed mushrooms from Red Lobster is easy to copy at home.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Mussels Marinara
Simmered mussels in a white wine tomato sauce pair perfectly with pasta and some crusty bread for dipping.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Make your own Cheddar Bay biscuits with Bisquick, milk, Cheddar cheese, butter, and garlic powder. So easy!
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lion Coney Sauce
Everything a good Coney sauce should be--beefy, tangy, and with a good kick from chili powder and tabasco. Don't forget the extra chopped onions to top off your dogs.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Red Lobster's Crab Alfredo
Now you can copy the delicious alfredo sauce served at Red Lobster. It's an easy cream sauce made with fresh crab and served over pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ruby Tuesday's New Orleans Seafood
Talk about easy! This copy cat recipe from Ruby Tuesday only calls for three ingredients: tilapia, shrimp, and alfredo sauce. It's also ready in under 30 minutes.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Grilled Rock Lobster
Something as exquisite as lobster tail doesn't need to be complicated to be good. In fact, sometimes the simpler the better. A squeeze of lemon, a brush with some...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Ruby Tuesday's White Chicken Chili
This Copycat Ruby Tuesday's white chicken chili is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a restaurant favorite at home. It's the perfect dish for a cozy night in or for...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Homemade Rice-A-Roni
This copycat recipe is just like the rice mix you buy at the store. It contains rice, vermicelli, and powdered bouillon. Simply saute in butter and add water.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rosa Mexicano's Pomegranate Margarita
If you love margaritas then you have to try this copycat recipe from Rosa Mexicano made with pomegranate juice.
Time: under 30 minutes
RoTel Tomatoes
Ro*tel tomatoes are used in a variety of recipes, particularly in Tex-Mex cooking. They are a spicy, canned diced tomato found in most grocery stores. It's simple to make your own...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Red Lobster's Clam Chowder
Very few things can satisfy a comfort food craving better than a bowl of clam chowder. This Red Lobster copycat is a keeper with its perfect blend of ingredients. Don't...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Shrimp Pasta
Made with dried basil, olive oil, garlic, shrimp, clam juice or chicken broth, white wine, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Shrimp Quiche
Looking for a dish that's both satisfying and posh? Red Lobster's version of shrimp quiche is here to bring a touch of seaside charm right to your table without the fuss.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ruby Tuesday's Apple Salad
A little sweet and a little creamy, this copycat salad from Ruby Tuesday's makes a great snack or light lunch.
Time: 2-5 hours
Red Lobster's Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp and Sauce
Love the coconut shrimp that you get at Red Lobster? Now you can make it at home with this knock-off recipe, including their famous pina colada dipping...
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
A homemade version of the popular candy. A chocolate candy shell is made with chocolate chips and filled with sweetened peanut butter.
Method: microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
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